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The LampOn September 24, I addressed the Chicago Board of Education on the subject of the Aramark and SodexoMAGIC custodial contracts and the resulting issues principals reported in a recent survey. Here is a copy of my address; it has been edited for clarity.

Good morning President Vitale, board members, and CPS staff. I am here today to say that the principals I represent in the Chicago Public Schools neither want, need or have confidence in the newly signed custodial vendors selected by CPS. The problems with vendors Aramark and SodexoMAGIC have been clearly articulated in nearly every media outlet in this city.

Over two years ago, at the beginning of this transition stripping Chicago principals of supervisory authority to direct and evaluate the school engineer and by extension the custodial staff, we did an extensive survey of CPS principals. Overwhelmingly, the principals were dissatisfied and requested CPS continue to adhere to the Illinois School Code and restore supervision of all staff to the principal. Copies of that survey were given to senior staff at CPS, resulting in what I can only describe as a tumultuous meeting where the wishes of the principals, school engineers and the Illinois School Code were ignored. Soon after that meeting, vendors were selected and contracts were signed, resulting in the incredible situation now under discussion.

It should surprise no one that the Chicago Principals & Administrators Association was not consulted, despite Tim Cawley’s claim that principals were in favor of this drastic loss of supervisory authority. I repeatedly

questioned how the contracts were valid without a change in the Illinois School Code and without consultation with CPAA. I made a personal request of CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett to direct Cawley to provide to CPAA the names of this then “secret” focus group that reportedly was in favor of the contracts now under examination. We were finally given the names of that “focus group,” which by the way consisted of eight principals. No copy of the meeting agenda or discussion minutes was available. We can only speculate about what was presented to that focus group or the questions asked and answered.

On Monday, September 22, the CPAA Executive Board and I met with Tom Tyrrell, Adam Anderson, and a representative of Aramark, but without a SodexoMAGIC representative. We made note of that absence and requested that SodexoMAGIC be present at all other meetings going forward.

The minutes of that meeting are reported in this issue of The Lamp for your review. See page 2.

We requested a two-week follow-up on the service improvements promised at that meeting. However, the core, bottom-line issue at hand is the return of principal control to supervise and evaluate all staff assigned to his/her school. We do not need middle managers between the principal and staff. I want to be empathic about this last statement—no principal, teacher, support staff, or student should be made to supervise, teach, provide services or learn in a dirty school!

A Message From The PresidentClarice Berry

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The CPAA Executive Board met with representatives from CPS senior staff (Tom Tyrrell, Adam Anderson, and a representative from Aramark) on Monday, September 22, 2014.

Aramark & SodexoMAGIC ContractsDue to the urgency of the problems now encountered by CPS principals and reported to CPAA, we are submitting a one-item agenda for discussion. While much of what has and is going wrong with the contract for privatized cleaning of the city’s schools has been covered in the media, other issues still need examination. First, CPAA would like to know the exact services the two vendors contracted for cleaning are responsible for. Who sets the standard for custodial staffing, CPS or the vendors? Additionally, what is the formula used, if any, for how many “day” custodians are to be in each building? With all of the negative media about the lack of clean schools, how is one vendor justifying the lay off of hundreds of custodians? Has CPS requested this information, and if so, what is the answer? CPAA is also voicing the concern of principals about the products being used to clean the schools. We wish to know the name, manufacturer, cost and content of the chemicals used. At the briefing given to CPAA directly after the awarding of the contract, we questioned how the large machines shown in the video presentation would navigate the stairs in schools without elevators. We did not receive a satisfactory answer then, may we have one now?

A recent development that came to our attention last week needs explanation. Why has money for custodial “overtime” been transferred to schools? Are principals now being asked to do payroll for private vendors? Who decides when overtime is necessary and what types of safeguards are in place to avoid loss of school clerk time, payroll fraud and/or mismanagement of those funds? How exactly is this new responsibility saving principals time and providing the much-touted financial savings promised?

CPAA is requesting to be an observer of a few of the individual “vendor & principal” meetings now taking place. What is the timeline for the vendors to implement the expected level of service necessary to get and keep our schools clean?

Lastly, CPAA is and has been from the very start of this privatization opposed to the lack of adherence to the Illinois School Code that gives principals the authority to directly supervise and evaluate the staff in the buildings they lead!

Additional Concerns Raised by CPAA During Discussion• There are some schools facing cleanliness concerns due to one or more of the following reasons:

▪ Insufficient custodial staff for needs of the school ▪ Removal of staff that understand the school's needs and are part of the school team ▪ Unpredictable and unprepared staff due to custodians being moved in and out of schools ▪ Poor communication and responsiveness from custodial managers (e.g., managing vacation

schedules, addressing concerns) ▪ Plan based on square footage may not meet unique needs of school (e.g., multiple buildings, large

student population requiring addition meal time, after school programs)• Some 2nd shift custodians have expressed safety concerns• The Aramark planning failed to include input from experienced principals; there was a focus group

Meeting with the CEOReport—August & September

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made up of 8 principals—many new and inexperienced

• Schools now have to use SBB funds to cover overtime for events and activities outside of school hours (Note, as communicated to Clarice Berry at the board meeting on September 24, the contract with Aramark covers these activities and SBB funds should not be necessary)

• While almost all of the meeting focused on Aramark, the need to assess SodexoMAGIC service quality and improvement efforts was identified, specifically, concerns were raised regarding the need for both a building manager and an engineer

CPS Plan to Address Cleanliness Concerns• Will ensure that we get the cleanliness

right first and then look to capture savings second

• Increase size of workforce to provide additional custodial support and oversight, including coverage for absences ▪ Reduce the planned reduction in

force of custodial staff ▪ Add custodial managers to decrease

the number of schools managed by each

▪ Maintain a permanent sub pool to be responsive to school needs and custodian absences

• Work with SEIU Local 1 to identify opportunities to increase principal control of specific custodial staff within the existing contract

• Hold individual meetings with each principal to discuss current cleanliness of building and identify actions required to address any concerns (e.g., appropriate machines, after school programs)

• Document and monitor to completion all action items identified in individual meetings

• Partner with Office of Safety and Security to ensure that we have a comprehensive plan to support 2nd shift custodians

Next Steps• Meet bi-weekly with CPAA to receive

feedback as plan is being implemented

• Coordinate participation in select individual principal meeting with Clarice Berry

• Follow up on overall service quality of SodexoMAGIC and any planned improvements

At the regular meeting with CEO Byrd-Bennet on Monday, August 25, 2014, the following agenda was discussed:

One Blessed WeekTraditionally, CPAA has requested that the CEO block out one week during the summer when principals and assistant principals are free from workshops, network meetings, or other PD requests from Central Office departments. Unfortunately, the revolving door of CEOs since 2009 has rendered this annual request moot, and frankly, we forgot to ask this year. Now that stability has returned, we are hopeful that “one blessed week” of time for vacation, paperwork catch-up, etc., can be scheduled for the summer of 2015.

Response: The CEO shared that she, too, has received this feedback from principals and will be speaking with her cabinet members about an idea for next year. A solution to this concern will be developed by CPS and presented to the committee for feedback. She will be looking to ensure that all principal PD takes place during the last week of June and first week of July so that principals can have as much of July/August protected for scheduling personal vacations and planning.

CPS and CPAA Joint ConferenceWe are excited to announce that the 58th joint CPS and CPAA conference is scheduled for January 28-29, 2015, at the Fairmont Hotel. We are requesting the continued support and cooperation we have enjoyed with CPS in preparing and presenting a quality professional development experience for our deserving administrators. I want to thank Denise Little for her help and interest in network participation in the upcoming conference.

Response: The CEO shared that Little will continue to be the point person to CPAA in support of these efforts leading up to the conference.

"My School My Voice" Survey ReviewCPAA is aware that the survey "My School My Voice" (MSMV) is part of the SQRP process. This survey has been given for many years and experienced significant changes in its mission and focus. We would like to review the importance of the survey and the responsibility of the principal for its administration, and the role it now plays in school accountability.

Response: John Barker shared a handout on MSMV & SQRP, which included information and data addressing some of these concerns. He shared that the new SQRP ratings have not yet been generated, therefore, the MSMV data has not affected anyone’s tier yet. He also shared that a school must have a 50% response rate in order to have a rating. Barker is going to check with the consortium to see if the survey can either be administered earlier in the year so the data is actionable, OR see if the survey can be given in a pre and post format so as to track growth.

Other Concerns:

PD RequirementsA memo with additional PD requirements for the week before school was sent to principals via a memo on Friday, August 22. Principals would like for this information to be provided to them in advance so they have enough time to plan.

Response: The CEO will review this request and determine if an extension can be given on the due date for this requirement. The CEO will also review the process in which principals are notified about PD requirements for the other principal directed days in the 2014-15 school year (November 7, January 30, April 3 and June 18).

Janitorial ServicesConcerns around the quality of janitorial services provided by Aramark were raised.

Response: The CEO will discuss this concern with the Procurement Department in order to identify how customer satisfaction and quality control is being tracked for Aramark, along with how this data is being used as an accountability measure with the vendor during supplier review meetings.

Retirees' CornerArt Fumarolo & John Reilly

STAY ING CONNECTED AND ADDRESS ING THE CONCERNS SHAPING YOUR FUTURE

The latest meetings of Auxiliary XVI, the Retired and Resigned members auxiliary, were held on June 10 and September 16, 2014. Twenty-four members were present at each meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the auxiliary will be at 9:30 AM on October 14, 2014. It will be held in Room 912 of the Garland Building at 111 N. Wabash Avenue. The Retired Teachers Association of Chicago (RTAC) will be our host.

At the June meeting, Auxiliary Vice President Betty Cittadine introduced the guest speaker, Illinois Senator Daniel Biss (D-9th District). He has served one term in the House (2011-12) and was elected to the Senate in 2013. His senatorial district is from Howard Street north to Lake Cook Road and Lake Michigan west to the Illinois Tollway.

Senator Biss spoke to us about SB1, which was passed in December 2013. He reminded us that this bill refers to the pensions of the state legislators, state university employees, state employees, and the Teacher Retirement System (TRS). He discussed the changes such as the change in the cost of living adjustment (COLA) (3%), skipping of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment, and an increase of the retirement age. It appears that the mayor and others would like to see the same changes made to our Chicago Teachers Pension Fund (CTPF). The senator felt that the decision in the Sangamon County Circuit Court relative to SB1 would be automatically appealed all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court by the party that the decision is against.

Senator Biss spoke briefly about SB1922, which was signed on June 9 by Governor Quinn. This bill made benefit changes to the Chicago Municipal Employees’ and Laborers’ Pension Funds. This law also lessens the COLA and eliminates it in 2017, 2019, and 2025. It also calls for an increase in employee contributions by .5% each year from 2015 to 2019. The city must increase its contribution to these pensions by $50 million each year from 2016 to 2020. The law also states that the city must make the statutory contribution by December 31 of each year. Each fund is prohibited from using pension funds for retiree health care. It is anticipated that this bill will also be challenged in court.

Senator Biss told us that the pension reform presented by the County Board seemed to be the most “retiree friendly” of the reforms passed or proposed. The County proposal passed the Senate but was stalled in the House. Minority Leader Durkin was thought to be accommodating gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner’s wishes by delaying this legislation. This legislation would lower the retirees’ COLA to 2% or 1/2 CPI, whichever is higher, and freezes COLA for one year (2016), increases retirement age for

some employees, and increases the employee contributions. It also changes the formula for calculating a pension and contains a pension cap.

Senator Biss entertained several questions and reminded us that we must be aware of the reforms that have already been enacted and that we should realize that what happens to one pension group may happen to CTPF. He suggested that we lobby to get a provision in our pension law that offers the same legal right to funding that IMRF (Illinois Municipal Employees Retirement Fund) has. IMRF has the ability to ask the state comptroller to pay their pension before other bills. This provision has kept this fund at least 90% funded. He feels that the 1995 and later bills, which provided “pension holidays,” were a mistake. A true pension reform bill should provide for actuarial figured funding, include guarantees that payments be made by the state and city, and provide governments with the power to raise the revenue. Also, the elimination of health subsidies would be an extreme move. In the legislature, there is an attitude conflict that inhibits the reaching of a comprehensive solution.

All in attendance appreciated Senator Biss’ details and candor.

Arlene Crandall, RTAC executive director, spoke about the RTAC plan to create a legal defense fund to defend our pensions in court if legislation is passed that is harmful to retirees. (Remember, the CTPF cannot fight changes in court.) She asked those present to contribute to the RTAC Legal Defense Fund. Many members have contributed and will be recognized in the next RTAC newsletter. Crandall asked that we each consider joining the President’s Circle with a $100 contribution. It is anticipated that $25,000 will be required for a retainer if a suit is filed, and the case could cost as much as $250,000. Current contributions to the legal defense fund are in excess of $8,000. Crandall also noted that there are 5,786 retirees who are receiving a pension of $2,499 or less per month. If you deduct taxes and the cost of health insurance (if our rebate program is taken away), some pensioners will be living on less than $18,000 a year.

Walter Pilditch and Bob Bures reported on the CTPF. They indicated that Kevin Huber is recovering from his surgery and hopes to return to work soon. He is in touch with the office on a daily basis. Jay Rehak, pension board president, has been appointed as interim executive director until June 30, 2014. Pilditch reminded us that as Senator Biss said earlier, SB1920 (pension holiday for Chicago Board of Education) failed in the fall due to the RTAC e-mail and letter campaigns against it and no attempt for one was presented during the winter/spring legislative

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session. Pilditch noted that HB3793 was passed by both houses and was signed by the governor. This bill provides $62.1 million to the CTPF. However, this amount offsets the amount due from the Board of Education that was due to be paid by June 30, 2014, and was paid on time. CTPF is studying the insurance rebate program as it presently exists. There have been questions raised as to whether the rebate should be the same for all retirees or if it should be based on the number of years a pensioner worked and contributed to the fund. Bures encouraged all to speak up in reference to no cuts to health care subsidies. The state isn’t allowing more than $65 million to be used for such and the amount available for each member dwindles as the number of retirees increases. The benefit is worth about $10,000 per year for those over age 65 and $15,000 for those under 65.

President Linda R. Williams presented reports from the last two CPAA Governing Board meetings. A lease was signed for new (smaller) office space in the same building on the 15th floor beginning July 1, 2014. This was done to save expenses. President Berry announced that an education conference is being planned for 2015 at the Fairmont Hotel. She encouraged all principals to work to get all seats filled on their Local School Council so that they, the principals, can get a contract and not be considered an

“at will” employee. At the Governing Board meeting of June 2, President Berry presented the CPAA proposed 2014-2015 budget for each auxiliary to vote on in an advisory fashion. A motion was made and seconded that Auxiliary XVI approve the proposed 2014-2015 budget. The motion passed. A copy of President Berry’s letter in support of the efforts of We Are One-Illinois was distributed to the membership. President Berry also noted that we had an increase in membership in the last two months. The growth is thought to be due to a recruitment drive and the recent articles in newspapers and magazines by principals who have voiced their opinions against bureaucratic actions without regard to principals’ input.

Geraldine Johnson informed us that she spoke at the May Board of Education meeting regarding more equitable funding in all schools. It was pointed out that the new school-based budgeting, which is based on the allocation of funds determined by the number of students, is causing programmatic problems at many schools. The elimination of the number of Board-funded positions based on student membership and program requirements is forcing principals to make tough decisions about school positions.

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) website, www.IRTA.org, has indicated that its combined complainants’ case against SB1 is proceeding in the Sangamon County Circuit Court.

In another case of interest, the State of Illinois Supreme Court ruled on the case regarding State Retiree Health Insurance, Kanerva v. Weems, UNCONSTITUTIONAL. See more details on

the IRTA website. Their announcement on July 3 includes the following: The Illinois Supreme Court has held yet again that under the Pension Protection Clause of the Illinois Constitution, pension benefits shall not be diminished or impaired. This is entirely consistent with Illinois Supreme Court precedent dating back several decades. In Kanerva, the Court reaffirmed that “it is clear that if something qualifies as a benefit of the enforceable contractual relationship resulting from membership in one of the State’s pension or retirement systems, it cannot be diminished or impaired.” This finding, hopefully, will also benefit those in the CTPF.

The September 16 meeting of Auxiliary XVI focused on Governing Board reports by Auxiliary President Linda R. Williams and a presentation by Clarice Berry, CPAA president. Berry informed those present that she plans on retiring on June 30, 2016. Much of her report related to the cleanliness problems in the schools and the recent press coverage about it in response to the APPLE group’s complaints and comments as related by Troy LaRaviere, principal of Blaine School. APPLE is not an arm of CPAA; however, LaRaviere is chairperson of the CPAA Principal’s Voice Committee. CPAA’s usual approach to dealing with such problems is to bring them to the attention of the administration for discussion and resolution before bringing them to the attention of the public. President Berry and the engineers’ leadership planned on speaking to the Board about the issue at the September 24 Board meeting. As part of the Board’s approach to the problem, Central Office has transferred money into overtime buckets to be used for custodial work beyond the custodial worker’s normal schedule. But this procedure requires more work by the principal and their staff, even though the principal does not evaluate the custodial staff. The principal is being made to do work that should be done by the contracted company, such as Aramark. President Berry reminded us that CPAA had gone to Springfield to lobby for the return of the responsibility of supervising and evaluating the building engineer and lunchroom manager. Such responsibilities and oversight and coordination of the entire building were changed when Tim Cawley, chief administrative officer, took that authority away from the principals and gave it to the Central Office and its vendors.

Concerns of CPAA also include dissatisfaction and frustration caused by such issues as student-based budgeting and new teacher evaluation procedures and requirements. Berry expressed to CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett that she feels that many young principals may decide that Chicago has made the principal’s job so difficult that we may not see principals serving as leaders as part of long, dedicated careers, even though under Byrd-Bennett’s service, principals and assistant principals have received long overdue pay raises.

At the September meeting, Walter Pilditch, as a CTPF board member, related the situation that led to the problem of not issuing the August pension benefits on time and the action being

Upcoming MeetingChicago Board of Education Monthly MeetingWednesday, October 22, 2014

Board Chambers125 S. Clark Street

Registration opens October 13, 2014

On October 22, Public Participation 10:30 AM–12:30 PM

Member NewsCondolences — Nadine Headen, former CPS assistant principal and CPAA Executive Board vice president, passed away on August 15, 2014.

Carole Patton, former CPS administrator, passed away on August 22, 2014.

Maria Rodriguez-Okeefe, former CPS principal, passed away on October 4, 2014.

New Members — Celia Hernandez, A.P., Belmont-Cragin Elementary; Jorge Melgar, A.P., Belmont-Cragin Elementary; Sherry Pirtle, Principal, Haley Academy; Chris Twomey, A.P., Hayt Elementary; Lorraine Balesh, Principal, Christopher Elementary; Timothy Griffin, A.P., Dirksen Elementary; Victoria Tomko, A.P., Gray Elementary; Marianne Patten, A.P., Onahan Elementary; Sherri Walker, A.P., National Teachers Academy; Sheryl Carson, A.P., Ashburn Community School; Ishshah Phillips, A.P., Hubbard High School; Robert Hartwig, A.P., Clemente Community Academy; Christine Hartwig, A.P., Norwood Park Elementary; Diana Lopez, A.P., Nixon Elementary; Tyese Sims, Principal, Orr Community Academy; Jessica Johnson, A.P., Orr Community Academy; Maria Amador, A.P., Taft High School; Michael Beyer, Principal, Morrill Elementary; Maria Martinez-Valiukenas, A.P., Schubert Elementary.

Board Action — The following principal contracts were approved at the Chicago Board of Education Meetings during the spring and summer of 2014: Antonio Acevedo, Whittier Elementary; Olimpia Bahena, Talcott Elementary; Jose Barrera, Columbia Explorers; Robert Baughman, Jamieson Elementary; Ruffina Brown, Parker Elementary; Alfonso Camrona, Healy Elementary; LaMonica Clemons Williams, Dett Elementary; Titia Crespo, Waters Elementary; Mary Dixon, Dawes Elementary; Stephen Fabiyi, Metcalfe Elementary; John Fitzpatrick, Locke Elementary; Scott Grens, Lake View High School; Mark Grishaber, Taft High School; Nneka Gunn, Eberhart Elementary; Michael Herring, Jahn Elementary; Christine Jabbari, Rogers Elementary; Margaret Kouretsos, Nightingale Elementary; Laura LeMone, Von Steuben High School; Suzanne Mazenis-Luzzi, Jungman Elementary; Kelly Moore-Shelton, Attucks Elementary; David Narain, King High School; Stephen Parker, Ruggles Elementary; Carlos Patino, New Field Elementary; Evelyn Roman, Logandale Elementary; Martin Ryczek, Walsh Elementary; Kenya Sadler, W. Brown Elementary; Jaime Sanchez, Otis Elementary; Melody Seaton, Owens Elementary; Eric Steinmiller, Sutherland Elementary; Stacy Stewart, Belmont-Cragin Elementary; Adam Stich, Hitch Elementary; Kelly Thigpen, Burnside Elementary; Jose Torres, North River Elementary; Jerry Travlos, Smyser Elementary; Pilar Vazquez-Vialva, Roosevelt High School; Raynell Walls, Drummond Elementary; Cassandra Washington, Gale Elementary; D'Andre Weaver, Brooks High School; Frederick Williams, Chopin Elementary.

taken to prevent that from happening again. He also reminded us that the Illinois Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that retiree’s health insurance benefits cannot be diminished in a case that did not directly affect us. This decision may have some effect on the combined case against the “pension reform” legislation passed earlier this year. Pilditch also encouraged everyone to study the pension health benefits information being sent to each of us and, for further information, to attend the October 7 & 9 CTPF seminars, one for those on Medicare or the one for those who are not. This year the health insurance costs for CTPF retirees will be paid at or reimbursed at the 50% level.

Arlene Crandall, RTAC executive director, informed us that Lawrence Msall of the Civic Federation is advocating for the consolidation of the TRS and CTPF pension funds. It seems that the mayor would also take this stand. Because of the past history of our pension system’s success in managing our money and the

lack of such a history for the TRS, we must all fight any attempts to comingle these programs. Crandall indicated that $28,000 has been received to support an RTAC legal defense fund to fight any moves that would have a negative effect upon our pensions. The Fall RTAC luncheon/meeting will be held on Friday, October 31, at the Hilton Towers.

The Society of Retired Principals and Superintendents will have a luncheon/meeting on October 9 at the Union League Club. Cost is $47. Contact Kevin McCarthy at 773-779-9445 for more information and to make a reservation.

Send your news about retired members or the activities of retired members’ groups to Art Fumarolo at aafumarolo@cps.edu or call me at 847-289-7847.

Retirees' Corner —Continued from previous page.

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Principals, please pass this on to your Local School Council. Youth of the World Unite For PEACE!! October 16th 2014.

12pm-3pm Millennium Park @ The Bean Downtown Chicago

This is a call to Action Movement. Join us on, October 16th 2014, at the Bean in Millennium Park. Time

(12pm-3pm),

This is a silent march for PEACE. A call to action plan will be revealed on this day.

The Uniform of the day will be a white T-Shirt or accessory of some kind, with your version of the

Peace sign on it.

Our hope is to see thousands of youth Downtown Chicago wearing white with a Peace sign on it. Please

help spread this message to anyone who is concerned for Peace. Chicago has seen our share of more

than enough violence, now is the time for us to forge ahead with a message of Love and Peace for our

neighbors. Please spread this to your schools, churches and families; let’s show up in numbers on this

anniversary of the Million Man March. PEACE!!

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Email: youthforchicagopeace@gmail.com